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BasRelief Of Blessed Notker Date Artist Unknown Collegiate Church Of Saint Gallen Switzerland Photographed In October 2008 By Andreas Praefcke

BasRelief Of Blessed Notker Date Artist Unknown Collegiate Church Of Saint Gallen Switzerland Photographed In October 2008 By Andreas Praefcke

Blessed Notkar Balbulus

Also known as: Notkar the Stammerer; Notkar of Saint Gall; Notker…; Notkero…

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 6

Died

April 8, 912

Beatified

1512 by Pope Julius II (cultus confirmed)

Religious Order

Biography

Blessed Notkar Balbulus, also known as Notkar the Stammerer, Notkar of Saint Gall, Notker, and Notkero, was a highly accomplished Benedictine monk, priest, poet, musician, teacher, writer, historian, and hagiographer. He was born around 840 in Elgg, Switzerland.

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